2022 August Newsletter
Your monthly newsletter is dedicated to keeping businesses informed, and it helps you stay connected to your chamber and the local community.
Special thanks to our generous newsletter sponsor:
Wishing the Administration, Teachers and Students a wonderful first month back to school for the 2022-2023 school year!
CHAMBER CHATTER - July Recap
Check out a few of the things the chamber and its members have been doing in the community this month.
The Chamber proudly promoted the Tecumseh High School Band firework stand as it is one of their main fundraisers each year.
Jimmy Stokes and Robert Reeves spoke at the T.A.G. meeting about the history of the Tecumseh Lake.
Mission Tecumseh worked hard to feed the students during the summer break. One of their feeding locations was the Tecumseh Auditorium.
Kimberly and her daughter, Abigail, enjoyed a hands-on experience with the wildlife on display during one of the many fabulous Tecumseh Pioneer System's programs.
Lane Schollenbarger with Gibson & Renyolds was our speaker at the monthly breakfast and discussed 2022 taxes from a small business standpoint.
Nicole Sanchez, Kimberly Elliott, Kellie Freeman-Clay, Becky Webb and Todd Tramel (not pictured) attended the Pioneer Library System's Job Scavenger hunt to educate local teens considering their long-term career goals.
T.A.G. Meeting at Beauty Barn on August 11th at 9AM
T.A.G. Meeting at Beauty Barn on August 11th at 9AM Gather with other chamber members on August 11th at 9am as we explore the new location for the Beauty Barn and see all the renovations that have been completed. Our T.A.G. team encourages you to join us and bring a friend and introduce them to your fellow chamber members.
For inquiring minds: T.A.G. stands for Tecumseh Area Guides. We aim to infuse dollars into our local Tecumseh business community, learn of different economic pieces in our area, network and volunteer to support the different pieces.
We strive to be an integral role within our community to building and developing healthy business relationships that develop a greater and healthier Tecumseh, OK.
If you would like T.A.G. to visit and spotlight your business or if you would like to host, please contact Anthony LaGrange our T.A.G. Chair this year by emailing: pastorgusanthony@gmail.com
The monthly progressive drawing for T.A.G. is currently $200 and sponsored by:
Breakfast Workshop - Laws & Liabilities and your business
All are welcome to join us at Farmer's Daughter Market on August 16th at 9am for breakfast and an informative meeting hosted by Express Professionals regarding the Laws and Liabilities that affect our businesses.
Breakfast is free for current chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Monthly learning and networking program.
Seating is limited.
Join in the conversation and learn some tips and tricks to help your business while networking with a fun and engaged group of business minded community members.
Workshop topics vary, but this month we are discussing 2022 Business Taxes courtesy of Gibson & Reynolds. Remember that if you can't make it, send a representative of your business. They will learn something and represent your brand in your absence.
Special thanks to our 2022 Community Partner Workshop Sponsor Bancfirst.
The Chamber is proud to be able to serve our members in a new way. If you are in need of a notary service, contact Kimberly at 405-598-8666.
Voting is about to start! We are accepting Board Member applications now.
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for those interested in serving on our board of directors. We encourage anyone interested in being an integral part of what is happening in Tecumseh to consider putting in your application today!
In the past our chamber has requested everyone nominate candidates, but we have found that many who are nominated were not accepting the nomination. In order to conserve time and focus on interested parties, please direct your nominee to our online application by clicking the image above or button below.
If you need a PDF downloadable copy, please click this link to access the downloadable form: Access the Downloadable Form Here or contact our chamber office for support.
Deadline to submit an application is July 31st.
Downtown Banner Beautification Effort
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is hosting a downtown beautification effort that supports eating, shopping, playing and growing locally.
Your business (or individual) name will be proudly displayed on your banner of choice (banners are limited and this opportunity is first come first served.)
Choose 1 of 4 colorful designs to help advertise your business and show your support for Tecumseh!
First year banners are $200 each. The chamber will offer to re-hang the banners annually at the cost of $100 each banner each year. Banners will proudly be displayed 11 months of the 12 month year.
Be the big winner!
Be the big winner! You could be the next big winner!
Consider purchasing a raffle ticket online by clicking the button below or from our current board members.
Find a list of names and locations here: https://tecumsehchamber.com/about/chamber-team.html
By purchasing a ticket, you are helping our chamber fundraise for our operational expenses to continue our mission throughout the 2022 year.
Drawing will be held at Frontier Days Battle of the Bands Competition on September 17th, and you DO NOT have to be present to win.
Thank you in advance and best of luck!
Frontier Days Committee Meeting June 29th at Noon City Council Chambers
Frontier Days planning has begun!
Please consider lending a helping hand and assist in organizing the annual city-wide festival Frontier Days. There are many jobs both big and small. Please attend and learn how you can help.
One of the perks to volunteering on the committee is having a heads up to new sponsorship opportunities. Your name and company you represent will be mentioned in various publications for your contribution efforts. Not to mention, you will feel great about volunteering for your chamber to help promote Tecumseh!
We will meet at the Tecumseh City Council Chambers at Tecumseh City Hall located at 114 N. Broadway St., Tecumseh, OK at noon June 29th.
Sponsorship Opportunity - Frontier Days
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is organizing our hometown festival Frontier Days this year with the help of Tecumseh Together. This is a great opportunity to support the Tecumseh Community and offer assistance to help us throw a big town party for all the community to enjoy! In return we are offering promotional advertising and kickbacks to those who are able to help.
Please visit Frontierdaysok.com for more information and to follow up on the event schedule that is currently being organized.
Would you like to sponsor?
Please consider sponsoring our upcoming quarterly luncheon set for July 26th at noon. We are asking those interested in sponsoring to contact the chamber's office at 405-598-8666.
Your sponsorship dollars are an investment into education for our membership. Help us bring vital topics to our members that help them succeed. We also want to encourage networking and participation amongst our members.
The upcoming topic will be Cybersecurity and the Dark Web. We hope to learn more about today's technology and how to best protect our businesses. Each sponsorship will include social media gratitude and advertisements along with a digital display of thanks during the presentation.
Can You Help Us Promote the Chamber?
Our chamber membership organization is similar to your business, and we must make efforts to market our accomplishments.
If you have a review you would like to share, please consider leaving us a Google Review.
Like your business, having excellent Google reviews helps us with our credibility.
Learn About Advertising with the Chamber
Refer a Friend
Our chamber always has room for more friends. Please take the time to refer a friend and contribute to the growth of the membership. The more the merrier!
Refer a Friend
Our chamber always has room for more friends. Please take the time to refer a friend and contribute to the growth of the membership. The more the merrier!
Welcome Newest Digital Sponsors!
We want to give a big thanks and shoutout to our newest digital ad space sponsors: BancFirst and Boho Cowgirl.
BancFirst purchased the Footer Banner during our Annual Auction. We know that BancFirst is loyal to Oklahoma and the chamber! We appreciate your investment.
Boho Cowgirl also won an advertisement space in the online auction this year. We appreciate their support.
There are several other spaces that could be available to you and your business. Please contact our office by email or phone to learn ways to help get your business recognized.
Each digital ad space comes with e-blasts!
